Do you find yourself a bit anxious when it comes to approaching certain holidays in the classroom? It might be tough to know exactly how to navigate discussions in a culturally responsive way, specifically when it comes to Thanksgiving. In this post, we’ll talk about the importance of not shying away from these discussions or simply just going along with… Read More
Thanksgiving can be a short, yet chaotic month! The days are FULL of things to do, but you may be working against ansty kiddos ready for tons of food and a break from schoolwork! So how do we keep students engaged, learning, and practicing skills during this time in the classroom? We use a magic tool… that is a pencil!… Read More
October is a long month and it can sometimes feel like a struggle getting through it. But don’t worry because I’ve got some engaging activities that will make you hallo-SCREAM for JOY! Your students will have a faBOOlous time and your class will create memories that’ll last forever. Of course there will be tons of learning – witch is the… Read More
Halloween is a fun holiday for students but it can be a bit much for teachers to have to handle. The energy to regulate is at an all time high and it can feel like October is the longest month of life. So I like to manage that high energy with a lot of fun so time flies by and… Read More
October is the time when we’re finally settling into our classroom routines, but it can get a little hectic with parent teacher conferences and of course the anticipation of all the candy during trick or treating! This time of year can be stressful, however it’s possible to tackle it with some SPOOKY good fun! You’ll LOVE these 5 EASY and… Read More
It’s that time of the year. We’re roasting chestnuts over our whiteboard fire and sipping on all the cold apple cider. It’s also time to bust out all the fall themed fun to get our kiddos practicing some crucial skills. In this post you’ll learn about 5 of my favorite math centers! Want to learn about some more fall fun?… Read More